Kashmir in 6 Days · Srinagar, Gulmarg & Pahalgam
Kashmir · 1 days · 5 nights
A clean, tested 6-day Kashmir loop covering Srinagar’s shikara culture, Gulmarg’s gondola, and Pahalgam’s Lidder valley.
Day-by-day
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D1
Arrival, Dal Lake shikara, Mughal gardens
Srinagar · Easy start with shikara and a sunset garden.
12:00
SXR airport → houseboat
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15:00
Shikara ride on Dal Lake
₹800
18:00
Nishat Bagh sunset
₹50
Stay₹3,200
Food₹900
Transfer₹1,100
Misc₹300
Day total₹6,350
D2
Old city walk, Jamia Masjid, Hari Parbat fort
Srinagar · Heritage day on foot.
D3
Drive to Gulmarg, gondola phase 1
Gulmarg · Gain altitude; book gondola phase 1 (Kongdoori).
D4
Drive to Pahalgam via saffron fields
Pahalgam · Long drive day with Pampore stop.
D5
Aru, Betaab and Chandanwari valleys
Pahalgam · Local taxi-union day; three valleys.
D6
Return to Srinagar, departure
Srinagar · Drive back, time for shopping or last lake hour.
Why we love this
Few destinations in India switch between alpine, valley and lake landscapes inside one short trip the way Kashmir does.
Insider tips
- Carry layers even in summer.
- Most Pahalgam local taxis are union-rate; pre-confirm.
- Mobile network can drop in upper Sonmarg/Gulmarg.
WeatherApr–Jun: pleasant. Jul–Aug: rain. Sep–Oct: golden chinars. Dec–Feb: snow.
TransportFly to SXR Srinagar. Inter-region private taxis are best.
SafetyFollow advisories; don’t travel after dark on highways.
EtiquetteDress modestly outside Srinagar; prepaid taxis to avoid haggling.
₹199
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